Compare/Empire 90 vs Ford 860

Empire 90 vs Ford 860

Verdict: Empire 90 vs Ford 860

The Empire 90 and the Ford 860 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Empire 90 is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 2,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 860 is the newer design (1954 vs 1947). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Empire

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

EmpireReference

FordReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with a two-speed Spicer transfer case.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

manualReference

power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 111 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

14.2 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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29.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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33.9 kWReference

Compression

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8.0:1Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Belt power (max)

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33.9 kWReference

Max power

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29.1 kWReference

Transmission

Warner Gear T-90Reference

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Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Oil type

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SAE 80 Mild EPReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

190 cmReference

Weight

1134 kgReference

2850 to 3400 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

12-28Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

9-24Reference

12-28Reference

Length

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309 cmReference

Width

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164 cmReference

Height

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150 cmReference

Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Shipping

—

1292 kgReference

Operating

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1542 kgReference

Ballasted

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3039 kgReference

90 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Charging system

Autolight generatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

20Reference

Charging volts

6Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

Ground

—

positiveReference

Variants

820

—

no 3-point or hydraulicsReference

840

—

four-speedReference

850

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transmission PTOReference

860

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live PTOReference

Capacities

Fuel

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53.0 LReference

Rear axle

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10.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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7.6 LReference

Capacity

—

7.6 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

—

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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567 kgReference

Rear PTO

—

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.125)Reference

860 Serial Number Location

860 Serial Numbers

1954

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1Reference

1955

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10615Reference

1956

—

77271Reference

1957

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116368Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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15.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2047 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.